Organizations spend an estimated $60 billion annually on leadership development, yet workplace application remains stubbornly low. We see wasted time, wasted money, and a cynical workforce.

But what if the problem isn't a lack of effort, but a flaw in our design? What if we're too focused on the delivery of content instead of first answering the fundamental question: WHY does this program exist? 

It's time for a fundamental mindset shift. We must stop treating leadership development as a discretionary "perk" and start building it as a core strategic enabler, a long-term change management intervention. 

This session is a practical, no-nonsense blueprint for the talent community. We will walk through a five-pillar strategic framework for creating a "Leadership Impact Cycle" that moves from theory to lasting impact. We will dive into a candid discussion on how to design and build programs that actually stick. 

This is an interactive session designed for sharing ideas. Together, we will deconstruct the "architecture for impact" and explore how to:

• Align development programs directly with core business strategy and cultural goals, moving beyond generic trends.
• Diagnose organizational needs using a data-driven approach to pinpoint the specific leadership gaps that need to be addressed.
• Design learning experiences focused on practical application and long-term behavior change, not just one-time knowledge transfer.
• Build a supportive ecosystem that ensures new skills are reinforced and sustained back on the job. 
• Measure the true, tangible impact of your programs to prove their value and create a chain of evidence for success.

About our Speaker

Rodrigo Tempestini is the Vice President of Learning & Development for The Possible Zone in Boston, an organization whose mission is to redefine learning experiences for young people, unconstrained from traditional systems, to meaningfully impact lives and radically disrupt systems to address societal inequalities. Rodrigo brings 25+ years of experience in Learning and Talent Development, having held leadership roles in the Financial, Gaming, Transportation and Technology industries. He is passionate about creating innovative and engaging learning experiences that support career development and skills building for the future. 

From facilitation to leading large-scale learning and development initiatives in over 20 countries, Rodrigo creates people-centric solutions that are informed by data analytics and supported by strong partnerships. 

Rodrigo holds a degree in Electronics from ETET Technical School from his native Brazil. He is a Board Member of the Rhode Island Chapter for the Association for Talent Development (ATD) and a volunteer in his community.